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Bridges to Doctorate Program

NIH Bridges to Doctorate Program

Our goal is to help graduate students transition to Ph.D. programs. We are funded by NIH Bridges Program, the Bridges to Doctorate Program between Fresno State and UC Davis aims to enhance the participation of students from underrepresented groups in Ph.D. programs in the biomedical and behavioral natural sciences. To achieve this, the Bridge Program provides intensive research, coursework, and mentoring experience.

Applications for Fall 2024 admission are now open! Due date extended to August 30, 2024.

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Funded by NIH Bridges Program, the Bridges to Doctorate Program between Fresno State and UC Davis aims to enhance the participation of students from underrepresented groups in Ph.D. programs in the biomedical and behavioral natural sciences.  

To achieve this, the Bridges Program provides intensive research, coursework, and mentoring experience.

The long-term goals are to increase the competitiveness, skills, and interests of students and faculty in areas of biomedical and behavioral research, and to sustain a thriving collaboration between the major feeder institutions for Ph.D. programs (Fresno State) and the leading PhD-granting institution (UC Davis) in the San Joaquin Valley. 

Given the close geographic proximity of Fresno State and UC Davis, it is a natural step for these institutions to strengthen a collaborative academic environment and matriculation culture between the two institutions.

  • Paid tuition and fees
  • Monthly student stipends for two years
  • Paid summer internship at UC Davis
  • Individualized faculty mentoring and coaching
  • Participation in professional conferences, meetings, and workshops
  • Links to research and professional opportunities
  • Enriched academic services and support by dedicated Faculty 
  • Step-by-step mentoring for a successful transition

  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
  • Belong to an underrepresented minority group as defined by the NIH
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 OR faculty recommendation
  • Bachelor’s degree in basic sciences or behavioral sciences
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation

Contact

Krish Krishnan

Krish Krishnan, Ph.D.                                            Professor and Chair

Office: Science I, Room 380
Phone: 559-278-2103
E-mail: krish@csufresno.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandy smiling

Brandy R. Murray, M.Sc.                                               Faculty and Coordinator

Office: CASA                                                          Temporary Office Location: McLane Annex 6        Phone: 559-278-6679                                                  Email: brandymurray@csufresno.edu

 

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Office Hours

CASA student area is available for studying and building community during regular office hours.

Virtual Office hours are available upon request.

Please contact office for Zoom meeting link.

 

Connect With Us

Office Operation Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temporary Office location: CASA
McLane Annex 6

Mail Box: Science I building
Room 136 (ARC)

 

Acknowledgements

The Bridges to Doctorate program highlighted on this website was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number T32GM137948.